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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Iwant To Be Close To God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    God can be close to us thanks to some miraculous things that happened!

    INTRODUCTION • THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS VIDEO (Sermonvideo.com) • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have watched any of the Christmas movies or specials yet? I love watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, “How The Grinch stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Joseph, The Chosen Man!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,294 views

    When the SECULAR WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about: Santa Claus, reindeer, fruitcakes, mistletoe, presents, and parties.

    When the SPIRITUAL WORLD talks about Christmas, we hear a great deal about the Virgin Mary, the angels, the shepherds and the wise men. You may hear about Joseph, the earthly father of the Lord Jesus, and you may not. But Joseph and Mary are two bless people. Just think about that, of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022
     | 3,680 views

    The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    Incarnate Mercy

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    The coming of Jesus brings the mercy of God as close as it could ever come for people, who desperately need His mercy.

    I want you to show you pictures of Jesus today. My prayer is that the eyes of your heart would be open by the Holy Spirit to this truthful representation of Jesus Christ through preaching. My hope is that you would see Him in the light of His glorious mercy because if you do, you will never see Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Getter avatar

    A King Came From A Cave

    Contributed by Paul Getter on Dec 10, 2012
     | 5,428 views

    This is just a good introduction to a Christmas sermon that can be taken so many different directions. I hope it blesses and inspires you.

    Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Our picture of the Christmas story is often glamorized in today’s modern interpretation of Jesus being laid in the manger. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • James Powell avatar

    The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

    The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 51,524 views

    The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

    The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    Holiday stress can be dealt with by keeping our minds focused on what is really important. Here we examine three biblical principles that will help us maintain that focus, and allow us to enjoy a truly stress-free celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Stress On Earth, Humbug Toward Men Text: Luke 10:38-42 Experts tell us that while the Christmas holidays are an exciting time for worship and family, not all people have the same happy experiences. During this season some talk of having the blues, many experience more severe forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Finding Room For The Savior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,300 views

    1st sermon from my Christmas series where i look at Christmas from point of view of Biblical characters, an attempt at a topical sermon.

    Finding Room for the Savior Christmas through their Eyes Luke 2:1-7 Introduction Ask: Has anyone ever been to a children’s Christmas program? Back when I was in elementary school it was still OK for schools to have Christmas programs and actually call them Christmas programs. On top of that, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 48,325 views

    Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

    OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Three Christmas Gifts To God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2005
    based on 189 ratings
     | 96,921 views

    The prophet Micah is asking, "What is it that God really wants from us? What should we be offering to God?" I wonder, what gifts should we be giving to God this Christmas?

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Micah 6:6 8 A. This morning we are going to be looking at a very interesting passage of scripture found in the Old Testament. In it, the prophet Micah is asking, "Just what is it that God really wants from us? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

    When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    The Coming Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,188 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the enjoyment and ignorance that surrounds much of the world’s "Christmas" understanding.

    I’m looking forward to visiting Middle Earth in a day or two... J.R.R. Tolkein’s "Lord of the Rings" - having been voted top book in the BBC’s "Big Read" - reaches its conclusion in the third cinema film "Return of the King". It’s so tempting to start drawing on Tolkein’s imagery. The conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

    All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God